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Chester Hawkins was initially apprehended near the crime scene and claimed he wanted to confess to murdering Ambrose Garrett. Detectives Armstrong and Murphy re-interviewed him at his residence. The interview was recorded with the witness' and his daughter's consent.

Participants:

Detective T. Armstrong

Detective S. Murphy

Chester Hawkins

Detective Armstrong: Can you state your name and number for the record?

Chester Hawkins: Charles Brinkley Hawkins. 158 Oak Place.

Detective Armstrong: Good. Do you remember why we're here?

Chester Hawkins: No. Yes. The spotlights, there's no cover with all the lights.

Detective Armstrong: Right. The spotlights.

Detective Murphy: Mr. Hawkins, we need you to try to remember what happened the night Ambrose Garrett was killed.

Chester Hawkins: Who?

Detective Murphy: Ambrose Garrett. He lived in Whitehall. He was the president of the homeowners association.